AZIZ AHMED
Calgary,AB
Summary
Extremely motivated, highly driven, eager learner. I have taken a vast array of business courses ranging from financial accounting to business laws,ethics and business technology. I am highly driven individual that is willing to put in all of my effort to accomplish my goals.
Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of budgeting and forecasting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Controller (Project Controls)
Kent Plc
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring all projects were completed within financial constraints.
- Implemented change management processes to address scope creep or evolving requirements effectively.
- Developed budgets for projects by evaluating historical data, analyzing current market trends, and monitoring resource allocations.
- Reduced project costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures and process improvements.
- Managed financial risks by closely monitoring project expenses and adjusting forecasts as needed to maintain profitability
- Improved project forecasting accuracy by regularly updating and refining cost models based on actuals versus estimates.
- Conducted regular cost performance analyses to identify variances from the budget and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
- Provided guidance to project managers on best practices for cost control, helping them make informed decisions on resource allocation and scope changes.
- Established robust financial controls by developing standard operating procedures for budget development, maintenance, tracking, and analysis.
- Enhanced transparency in project financials by creating comprehensive reports that clearly communicated progress toward budget goals to stakeholders.
- Implemented earned value management techniques for better assessment of project performance against established objectives related to time and resources usage.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives for better data collection methodologies that resulted in more accurate cost estimations, leading to increased confidence in decisionmaking.
- Worked with engineers, designers, purchasers and suppliers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Assurance Specialist
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Applied analytical skills to review information, perform assessments of the audit results, and evaluate the adequacy of controls
- Thorough knowledge and application of auditing and accounting policies,practices and systems, specifically including SOX compliance
- Performed the walk throughs to test control design/ operating effectiveness
- Reviewed the work papers of the audit team members ensuring that departmental standards have been met
- Performed root cause analysis, document audit observations and design efficient and effective remediation plans
- Prepare audit reports for Company's executive management and Audit Committee
- Coordinated and liaised with external auditors
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications ( Word, Excel and PowerPoint), specifically skills with excel including filtering, pivots, formulas, charting and graphing.
- Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective audit recommendations.
- Streamlined audit processes with the implementation of advanced data analytics tools, reducing time spent on manual tasks.
Accounting Intern
Mama Soul
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Recommending the best accounting software to use depending on the needs of thebusiness
- Transferring the entire data from old accounting software to new software ( Quickbooks )
- Recording everyday transactions and performing bank reconciliations
- Finding errors in the journal entries and addressing them so that numbers match.
Team lead
Old Navy
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Supervise team of merchandisers in meeting daily goals
- Drive sales through precise goal setting around sales, discounts, promotions andinventory movement
- Exceptional time management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Train and assist new hires and provide guidance on an ongoing basis.
Education
Bachelor Of Accounting -
University of Lethbridge
12.2021
Skills
- Cost Monitoring
- Monthly Close Reporting
- Budget Administration
- Profit and Loss Management
- Project Management
- Production Cost Preparation
- Financial Management
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
Timeline
Cost Controller (Project Controls)
Kent Plc
11.2022 - Current
Assurance Specialist
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
03.2022 - 11.2022
Accounting Intern
Mama Soul
08.2020 - 12.2020
Team lead
Old Navy
09.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor Of Accounting -
University of Lethbridge
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